# Bitcoin may trail AI stocks over next 5 years 2026-08-16T14:26:03+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Bitcoin has underperformed the broader US stock market over the past five years, gaining only about 40% compared to the S&P 500's roughly 74% rise, according to a report by The Motley Fool. The report suggests that Bitcoin could face tougher competition from AI stocks in the next five years, though it may still rise amid economic uncertainty. A US recession or financial crisis could boost Bitcoin as a safe-haven asset, The Motley Fool notes, citing research from Charles Schwab that showed Bitcoin rose during the 2023 regional banking crisis. However, it warns that a similar reaction is not guaranteed. The limited supply of 21 million bitcoins and early-stage institutional adoption are seen as bullish factors, with Morgan Stanley's head of digital asset strategy Amy Oldenburg suggesting Bitcoin could eventually reach $1 million if a major catalyst emerges. Investor interest is also reflected in traditional products: Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF has attracted over $400 million in assets within four months of launch. The Motley Fool says this could signal growing demand, potentially supporting Bitcoin's price in the long term. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: AI stocks, Bitcoin, Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley, The Motley Fool Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bitcoin-may-trail-ai-stocks-over-next-5-years/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bitcoin-may-trail-ai-stocks-over-next-5-years/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/